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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District803 Front StreetNorfolk, VA 23510http://www.nao.usace.army.mil(757) 201-7112

“As an organization with a purpose of representing and promoting the needs of commercial navigation, the Virginia Maritime Association applauds the organizational changes at the Norfolk District: establishing a Water Resources Division specifically structured to fulfill USACE’s Water Resources mission. “ - David White, Vice President of Virginia Maritime Association

“Norfolk District’s Water Resources Division reacts quickly to assist with the Coast Guard’s multi-mission demands, removing obstructions to navigation and conducting emergency dredging when shoaling encroaches critical shipping channels. They even deploy boats for search and rescue -- a critical force multiplier. - LT Mike DiPace, Waterways Management Division Chief at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads

“The opportunity to work with employees of the Army Corps of Engineers over eight years and the diverse projects that the Corps manages has been one of my greatest opportunities. The Corps customer focus to our nation for commerce and preservation of natural resources remains our true convergence as we move forward with our commitment of ‘Building Strong.’ “

- Steve Baum, Naval Architect Technician at USACE Norfolk District

“Working with the public to reduce impacts to America’s wetlands and water resources makes my job rewarding.”

- Robert Berg, Environmental Scientist at USACE Norfolk District

“This team is definitely setting a standard in the region.” - COL Andrew Backus, Norfolk District Commander

Norfolk District

A leading Corps district in streamlining the •permitting process. More than 97 percent of our 4000 annual permits are processed as general permits.

We provide easy access to a Regulatory •Environmental Scientist who can answer your questions or concerns through our “Regulator of the Day” Hotline Number (757-201-7652).

Vision:

WeareaflexibleandadaptiveWaterResourcesDivision collaboratively achieving sustainable

watershed solutions among Operations, Planning & Policy, and Regulatory. We deliver balanced,

enduring, and essential water resource responses through relationships with all water resources

partners and stakeholders. Our Team is the leader in customer service in Civil Works, providing the

model organization for USACE.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSWATER RESOURCES DIVISION

Maintains and operates 70 federal navigation •projects, with 95 long-term placement sites for dredged material, having a capacity of more than 500 million cubic yards.

A leading Corps District for using dredged •materialbeneficially.Over30beneficialuseareas including beach nourishment, oyster ground substrate, and wetland restoration, with 20 million cubic yards of capacity.

Operates and maintains the Craney Island •Dredged Material Management Area, one of the largest upland placement sites in the country. Through sound management and engineering, we have more than tripled the capacity from its original 100 million cubic yards of dredged material.

Operates and maintains the Atlantic •Intracoastal Waterway in Virginia and part of NorthCarolina,whichincludesapproximately100milesofwaterways,3bridgesand3locks.

Performs hydrographic and side scan sonar •surveys of our channels, and provide technical drawings to users through our web-based Electronic Survey Distribution System.

Project managers and technical team leaders •manage navigation projects in partnership with our local sponsors, users, and stakeholders. Formal partnerships include the James River Partnership and the Hampton Roads Navigational Summit.

Federal leader for implementation of the •ChesapeakeBayExecutiveOrder13508,“Protection and Restoration of the Chesapeake Bay”, the nation’s largest estuary.

Developed mitigation sites and strategies for •numerous projects, including the Craney Island EastwardExpansion,oneofVirginia’slargestmitigation packages. Ensure that projects include a balance of economic development along with environmental sustainability.

Use economic and policy risk-based decision-•making to match navigation requirements with sediment management needs for more than 50 projects in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

OPERATIONS

PLANNING AND POLICYOurexperiencedregionaltechnicalspecialists•engageinexternalandagencytechnicalreviewsfornationalprojectsofsignificanceintheenvironmental,floodriskmanagement,andnavigation business lines.

We achieved “Silver Jackets” designation •and are the lead for Baltimore, Huntington, Nashville, and Wilmington Districts, which also providefloodriskmanagementservicestocities, counties, and municipalities in Virginia.

Nationally recognized for cutting-edge work •on ecosystem restoration in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including oyster restoration, removalofEmbreyDamforfishpassage,andElizabeth River clean-up efforts.

REGULATORYDedicated to protecting the nation’s aquatic •resources while allowing reasonable and necessary development.

Ranked highest in the nation for amount of •pre-application meetings and jurisdictional determinations.

Developed and have used the Joint Permit •Process with Commonwealth of Virginia agenciesformorethan30yearsandarenowdeveloping an Electronic Joint Permit Process with Virginia agencies for coal mining projects.